Orange County Sierrans

This meander will be a long day for fit hikers. Moderate, steady paced,

9+ mile, 800 ft gain walk in Los Feliz, Griffith Park and DTLA. You can drive to Union Station, but parking is scarce and expensive. Travel by MetroLink encouraged. Fare info and updates at metrolinktrains.com. Meet 8:30 AM at the aquarium in LA Metro Plaza, at south end of Union Station. We'll use the restrooms, discuss our plan, then head downstairs to catch LA Metro Red Line to Vermont/Sunset station, walk past impressive estates and the Greek Theater up to Griffith Observatory
(free entry). We'll spend an hour exploring the planetarium, lunch and return thru Fern Dell to Hollywood/Western station. We return to DTLA and slow walk thru holiday lights and displays, then return to Union Station by 5:00 or 6:00 pm to catch our trains to OC. Wear comfy layers/footwear per forecast, bring sun protection, lunch, water, beverage or snack to share, cash/credit/Metrolink ticket.

We’ll ascend to Gilman peak with a stunning 360° view. This is a 6 mile, 1,200’ gain hike including some very steep sections. Meet 9 am at Rim Crest Dr. in Yorba Linda (park on NE side, note parking warnings). Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels.
Leaders: Fred Reed, 714 325-2710, Eric Johnson
(GPS: 33˚54’31”N, 117˚46’49”W) (33.909 N, 117.780 W)

(Puente-Chino Hills Task Force)

Meet Turtle Rock Community Park. Use the parking lot off Turtle Rock Drive. The leaders will be in the parking lot off of Turtle Rock Drive, NOT THE TENNIS COURTS.

Easy to Moderate hikes, 4-7 miles, round trip on rocky, hilly trails in the San Joaquin Hills.

Depending on attending leaders: Two hikes, one easy and one moderate.
Some of our leaders have been leading hikes in this area for 20-30 years. We will explore all around French Hill and at different times to keep it interesting, take the Shady Canyon trail or hike on over to Bommer Canyon. While it is not entirely clear where the name "Turtle Rock" comes from, there is a rocky outcropping on Rockview Drive at the northern end of the neighborhood that is now maintained as part of an association park. This rock has the shape of the front of a turtle's carapace and is sacred to the Gabrieleno Native Americans.
Bring water, light hiking boots.
OPTIONAL TAILGATE AFTER THE HIKE. BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE.

Easy paced, reasonably flat, 5 mile hike, approx 3 hrs. Newcomers Welcome. Enjoy the natural beauty of Bolsa Chica, land of the Acjachemen and Tongva, one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems in Southern California. No matter how many times you visit the Bolsa Chica, there is always something different to see or learn. Meet 8:30 am. From Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach turn south on Bolsa Chica Street to the end of the street and trailhead (Brightwater Drive). Park on the street. Bring camera, water, sun protection, hat, light hiking boots, rain does not cancel. Arrive early for parking, ecological reserve-no dogs, no restrooms.

This is a Sierra Club event. Open to non-members. Everyone is still required to sign the Sierra Club waiver. We will be joined by people from our Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/ocsierrasingles/events

and the Sierra Club main page

https://www.sierraclub.org/angeles/orange-county-sierrans

Level: Easy(O)